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Check it Out December 2017 New and notable items from the Children's Department Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve
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Pillowland by Laurie BerknerLaurie Berkner's treasured song "Pillowland" is now a beautiful picture book! Featuring magical, lush art by Camille Garoche, Pillowland carries readers away to a feather-filled dream world where bedtime is always a grand adventure.
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Pete the cat out of this world by James DeanYoung Pete the Cat fans are invited to join the super-groovy feline as he builds rockets and embarks on a special mission to outer space, where he floats in extra-cool zero gravity.
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Over and under the pond by Kate MessnerA companion to Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt explores the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond.
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That neighbor kid by Daniel MiyaresA nostalgic picture book in the style of Float depicts a little girl with braids who curiously peeps at a new boy next door before mustering the courage to say hello and finding herself invited to build a private tree house to share.
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Life by Cynthia RylantA poignant meditation on finding beauty in the everyday world and strength in the face of adversity is presented from the viewpoints of a series of exotic animals from different world regions, in a vibrant collaboration between the Newbery Medal-winning author of Missing May and the illustrator of Beastly Babies.
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Bizzy Mizz Lizzie by David ShannonA busy little bee who will not slow down long enough to experience the simple joys in life buzzes through her day, endearingly resolving to "do it all" by juggling school, sports, music, art and a spelling competition in her determination to impress the Queen, an effort that is rapidly challenged by exhaustion. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of No, David!
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Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the whole world by Mo WillemsSam and Kerry, the two most fearful kids in the world, discover the horrors that are each other and resolve to do something big about it. By the three-time Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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Ban this book by Alan GratzWhen her favorite book in the school library is challenged by a well-meaning parent, Amy Anne and her friends start a secret banned books locker library, using ridiculous reasons to ban every book in the library to make a point.
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Squad struggles by Jake MaddoxTam is new to the cheer squad, and from the first day of practice Maren, the squad captain, seems determined to make her look unprepared and incompetent--but with the backing of a new friend she finally finds the courage to stand up to the bullying
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Talons of power by Tui SutherlandWhen the war ends with the fulfillment of a false prophecy, the dragonets confront the rise of a dark evil while a young NightWing experiences what may be a first true prophecy in generations. Simultaneous eBook.
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How Oscar Indigo Broke the Universe and Put It Back Together Again by David TeagueOscar Indigo has never been good at baseball, so naturally he's nervous when he has to fill in for his team's injured All-Star, Lourdes. Luckily, Oscar has a mysterious gold watch that can stop time, which he uses to fame a game-winning home run. Now Oscar's the underdog hero of his town and even Lourdes wants to be his friend. But the universe is a precarious place, and you can't just steal time without any consequences. If Oscar doesn't find a way to return the time he stole, the universe will unwind completely.
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Women in computer science by Tammy GagneIntroduces the field of computer science; profiles notable women; and suggests ways for interested girls to become involved.
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The LEGO animation book : make your own LEGO movies! by David PaganoA guide to stop-motion LEGO animation, with instructions and exercises covering all the steps in the filmmaking process. Includes equipment suggestions, sound and lighting tips, animation and special effects techniques, storyboarding exercises, tricks for designing sets, and acting methods for minifigs.
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In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the American Girl doll, Pleasant Rowland. Follow the story of Rowland as she creates American Girl from the original historical dolls to the updated American Girl of the Year and American Girl ot Today to Truly Me and BeForever.
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The world is not a rectangle : a portrait of architect Zaha Hadid by Jeanette WinterAn introduction to the life and achievements of famed architect Zaha Hadid describes how as a child in Baghdad she dreamed of designing her own cities before pursuing an education and launching her famed studio, in a picture book portrait that shares insights into the challenges she overcame as a Muslim woman.
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Star Wars coding projects by Jon WoodcockOffers step-by-step instructions for Star Wars-themed coding projects using Scratch.
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